How do you wash a duvet?

How often should you wash a duvet?

It is recommended to wash a standard duvet at least twice a year to remove dust, dander and allergens. People who sweat a lot, have allergies or take pets to bed should wash more often.

Duvet vs. duvet cover

Ideally, wash the cover every two weeks. The duvet itself requires a separate wash, because bacteria can penetrate directly through the cover.

Machine wash by material type

• Synthetic: standard program, high temperature, fast drying
• Wool: special wool program with mild detergent; air dry out of direct sunlight
• Down: soft wash, low spin, no bleach, low temperature drying
• Bamboo: mild detergent, delicate cycle, air dry only
• Cotton: normal program at moderate temperature; can be tumble dried on low heat

Hand wash in bath

Fill the bath with lukewarm water and mild detergent, soak for about an hour, gently squeeze out the water (do not wring), rinse several times and dry properly.

Drying methods

Air dry in the shade, tumble dry on low temperature with dryer balls, shake regularly and ensure the duvet is completely dry to prevent mold.

The Zelesta solution: duvet without cover

The brand offers washable duvets without a separate cover as a simpler alternative: wash every two weeks on standard settings, air dry quickly or tumble dry on low heat.